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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: los angeles
Posts: 9
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AD in Los Angeles, getting your first rolex
After putting up a small poster of a Sub on my door for almost a year, and finally having the money to buy a Sub date, I find myself getting frustered at the un-willingness of any AD to negociate the price , I mean the watch is in demand but somethig to make me feel like I got a little of a deal, should I be looking out of state or pick one up in the Bahamas !!
thanks, they say the 16610 is $5175 in LA and I saw one in the Bahmas for $4610 |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 52,766
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Just find a AD that will give you a bit of discount, cash normally works well.Good luck in your quest and welcome to TRF.
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Chad
Location: Around the world
Watch: Panerai 233
Posts: 4,204
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Find a good AD out of state who will sell you one. At least you will get out of state sales tax. Or take a short 2-3 day vacation to Hong Kong over a long weekend. You can find some really cheap rountrip tickets from LA to Hong Kong.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
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or fly to Cabos; visit local AD (same as in Cancun and Cozumel) and back. You can fly there and buy the watch and still save money. Cabos is duty free.
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S F Bay Area
Posts: 621
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If the dealer feels they can sell their Rolex watches at full price to someone else, that's there option. An AD has things like payroll, rent, utilities, taxes, inventory and profit to be concerned with and if you don't strike a deal, just move on to another dealer who is more flexible. Generally, buyers tend to find the smaller AD jewelry stores more flexible than the larger chain stores. Discounts, when available, are greater on the solid gold and TT models than the SS models. If paying full retail just doesn't sit right, then the Los Angeles area is full of gray market dealers and so is the internet. Or if you're planning a trip out of the USA, the wait and buy your watch in any of the suggested areas you might be traveling to. Don't be bitter or mad. Just spend some more time looking and everybody here is pretty sure you'll find your Rolex at a price below full retain and above wholesale that will make all parties happy. |
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Alex
Location: USA
Watch: TT Blue Sub
Posts: 2,542
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Buying a Rolex for the first time is both exciting and frustrating. Secret "conceal your excitement for the watch, but rejoice when he hits your price" A car salesman once said to me! Isn't she beautiful! I responded! Yeah! but the price makes her ugly!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,887
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Good choice on your first Rolex.Now,how about a Sea-Dweller .. ??
![]() Anyway,welcome and good luck in finding the best possible discount.Seek and ya' shall find.Oregon,seem to be named quite frequently,on the forum... ![]() ![]() |
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,179
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You can get one here in Oregon for 10% off and no sales tax.
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